Transporting an InstantVap

[JamezF]

I've discovered that an InstantVap Compact fits quite neatly into a two-bottle Virgin Wines presentation box with the divider removed, but it doesn't feel like an ideal solution. Those of you with InstantVaps, what do you use to contain them during transport between sites when they may be hot and there's possibly still a bit of OA drifting about?

James

 

[enrico]

I've discovered that an InstantVap Compact fits quite neatly into a two-bottle Virgin Wines presentation box with the divider removed, but it doesn't feel like an ideal solution. Those of you with InstantVaps, what do you use to contain them during transport between sites when they may be hot and there's possibly still a bit of OA drifting about?

James

I use a bag that came with my cordless multi tool. I have put a tile in the bottom to dissipate the heat and everything fits perfectly round it. I cover the lot with an old tea towel for excess puff and use that to block any holes when vaping

 

[beeker]

Bit overkill, but use an ammo box, the one with a seal, can fit the instavap in, plus spare battery, water to clean. And a tub of OA . I'll find the link to mine, bought two as they were on offer, smoker lives in the other.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Bit overkill, but use an ammo box, the one with a seal, can fit the instavap in, plus spare battery, water to clean. And a tub of OA . I'll find the link to mine, bought two as they were on offer, smoker lives in the other.

go on to the instavap farcebook page and there's plenty of discussions as to the best ammo box to buy.

 

[JamezF]

go on to the instavap farcebook page and there's plenty of discussions as to the best ammo box to buy.

Something useful on FB? Really? Well I never!

James

 

[Newbeeneil]

Here’s my solution.

 

[Newbeeneil]

I see they have just bought out a new even smaller version of the IntantVap

 

[Hull Bees]

I use a slightly modified ammo box. Lined the box floor with a silicon heat mat and mounted battery holders on the side. The holders are attached to wood with heat mat behind that to keep the batteries well away from anything hot, which is probably overkill really.

It holds the full size Instant Vap, a̶ ̶j̶a̶r̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶o̶x̶a̶l̶i̶c̶ ̶ I mean sachet of Api Bioxal, a couple of cleaning caps and other bits.

 

[Erichalfbee]

I see they have just bought out a new even smaller version of the IntantVap

https://beekeepingforum.co.uk/threads/instantvap.56031/page-4#post-918552

 

[JamezF]

Here’s my solution.

That's very neat. What is the foil wrapped around?

James

 

[Hedgerow Honey]

Steel thermos lunch box designed to hold a large flask in the half moon lid.
Carries two batteries, the insta & a litre bucket of white powder.
I manage a full day with two 5amp batteries as have a hard wired inverter on the landy to recharge them.

 

[Newbeeneil]

That's very neat. What is the foil wrapped around?

James

It’s PIR wrapped in foil tape. It keeps the InstantVap warm between apiaries so reduces the amount of power to get back up to temperature.

 

[IGPebble]

Ammo tin for me, cheap and cheerful